TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) for Depression
221 vetted providers offer TMS for depression. They are sorted by city below, and every other option is one click away.
The FDA has cleared TMS for major depression that has not improved with medication. It uses no drugs and no surgery. You sit in a chair for short office visits spread over several weeks.
TMS sends focused magnetic pulses to the parts of the brain that handle mood and depression. You stay awake the whole time. There is no anesthesia and no recovery period. Many people read or listen to music during a session, then drive themselves home.
TMS is a Progressive option. It suits people who want relief without another medication, or who could not tolerate one. The best clinics pair it with ongoing therapy so the progress holds.
More depression treatments to compare: Ketamine Therapy · EMDR Therapy · Somatic & Body-Based Therapy, or the full list for depression.
TMS in Seattle, WA
7 listed for this city.
TMS in Orlando, FL
6 listed for this city.
TMS in New York, NY
5 listed for this city.
TMS in Los Angeles, CA
5 listed for this city.
TMS in San Diego, CA
5 listed for this city.
TMS in Raleigh, NC
4 listed for this city.
TMS in Houston, TX
4 listed for this city.
TMS in Huntington Beach, CA
4 listed for this city.
TMS in Newport Beach, CA
4 listed for this city.
TMS in Brandon, FL
3 listed for this city.
TMS in Wilmington, NC
3 listed for this city.
TMS for depression: questions people ask
Is TMS approved for depression?
Yes, for major depression that has not responded to medication. It is drug-free and non-invasive, and each visit is short. A course runs over several weeks.
Does TMS hurt?
Most people feel a tapping on the scalp. It usually fades as you get used to it. There are no needles, no surgery and no sedation.
How long does treatment take?
A standard course is a short session each weekday for about six weeks. Newer accelerated schedules fit the work into less time. Each clinic will explain its own plan.
Will insurance pay for TMS?
Insurance often covers it for depression that has not improved with medication. Coverage for other uses differs, so check with the clinic when you call.
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